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Posted: 09/21/2009
- President Barack Obama says the world’s leading economic powers have made progress in stabilizing the global financial system. But he says “stopping the bleeding isn’t nearly enough.”
In his weekly radio and Internet address, the President says much work remains to produce needed jobs and growth.

Posted: 09/18/2009
- The headline in a Polish tabloid calls it a "betrayal." Meanwhile, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is defending the administration's new approach to missile defense in Europe.

Updated: 09/18/2009
- The House votes to deny all federal funding for ACORN. Kentucky’s entire Congressional delegation agreed with the vote. Today during a taping of WYMT’s Issues and Answers program, Governor Steve Beshear said no state funding is going to ACORN and “if it were, it wouldn’t be going there for long.”

Updated: 09/17/2009
- It was on this day, September 17, 1787 the U.S. Constitution was signed. Today we pay tribute to those brave men that risk everything to create this great nation. A nation founded on life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Their bravery, vision and faith changed the course of history.

Updated: 09/16/2009
- Former President Jimmy Carter says a South Carolina congressman’s shout of “You lie!” during President Barack Obama's speech last week was an act “based on racism and rooted in fears of a black President."
What do you think? Did former President Jimmy Carter cross the line? Do you agree with his comments? If you haven’t heard his comments yet, you can listen to his entire statement here.

Posted: 09/16/2009
- The battle of words and allegations continue today. A Republican Congressan calls on the FBI to investigate ACORN. Meanwhile, ACORN threatens to sue FOX News regarding its expose on the community based organization.

Updated: 09/15/2009
- The Republican congressman who screamed "You
lie!" at President Barack Obama has gotten an official tongue
lashing. The House has voted nearly along party lines in favor of a
resolution of disapproval.

Posted: 09/15/2009
- I want to share this article from my friend John Henson. He is the Managing Editor for the Harlan Daily Enterprise. John sums up the thoughts of many following the death of “Big Jim” Morgan. I’ll share my own thoughts when I return to the office next week. Jim was my friend and my mentor.

Posted: 09/15/2009
- Republicans are accusing President Barack Obama of ignoring American’s wishes when it comes to the health care overhaul. In the GOP weekly radio and Internet address, Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says the President is paying lip service to bipartisanship, while rejecting ideas that would bring the parties together.

Posted: 09/15/2009
- President Barack Obama says about half of all Americans under 65 will lose their health coverage at some point in the next ten years. The President used a new report from the Treasury Department to push for health care reform in his weekly radio and Internet address.

Updated: 09/15/2009
- I’m playing catch up today on the blog. I’ve been out of the office taking care of some family health issues. Here is Governor Steve Beshear’s weekly address. The Governor's topic on September 11th was Historic Preservation.

Posted: 09/08/2009
- A friend of mine wrote this article in honor of Harlan High School’s Centennial Celebration. It appeared in the Harlan Daily Enterprise.
While it is about my hometown and my alma mater, John Bryson captures the true spirit of small town America and the spirit that makes Eastern Kentucky such a special place to live. If only the national media could understand this truth.

Updated: 09/07/2009
- A senior Republican lawmaker is calling on Congress to toss out the Democrats’ health plan in favor of more modest changes in medical coverage. In the GOP’s weekly radio and internet address, Rep. John Kline of Minnesota says “it’s time to press the ‘reset’ button.”
Listen here:

Updated: 09/07/2009
- Last year more than 6,000 Kentucky students dropped out of school. An even more startling statistic is the fact that more than one-fourth of Kentucky adults have less than a high school education.
The Governor and First Lady will kick off a statewide initiative to tackle this problem.

Updated: 09/03/2009
- An upcoming fundraiser for Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo is causing some fireworks in the U-S Senate race. A Covington businessman said people who pay 1-thousand dollars can speak privately with Mongiardo and Governor Steve Beshear during a fundraiser at his home on september 23rd

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